What is the difference between lead guitar and rhythm guitar?

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When comparing lead vs rhythm guitar, an easy way to think of it is that rhythm players are primarily focused on chords while lead guitarists are focused on riffs and solos. A lead guitarist's playing also echoes some of the vocal parts of the song, bringing the melody to the forefront.
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When comparing lead vs rhythm guitar, an easy way to think of it is that rhythm players are primarily focused on chords while lead guitarists are focused on riffs and solos. A lead guitarist's playing also echoes some of the vocal parts of the song, bringing the melody to the forefront.
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When comparing lead vs rhythm guitar, an easy way to think of it is that rhythm players are primarily focused on chords while lead guitarists are focused on riffs and solos. A lead guitarist's playing also echoes some of the vocal parts of the song, bringing the melody to the forefront.
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